Spice jars, cutting boards, and oil bottles in the kitchen... these small items you interact with daily might be silently harming your liver! Don’t underestimate the liver just because it’s a “silent organ.” It is the “chemical factory” of our body.

4 kitchen items are the "liver killers"

1. Moldy cutting boards and chopsticks
   Be cautious when you notice black spots on wooden utensils. The toxins produced by Aspergillus flavus are 68 times more toxic than arsenic. These toxins can withstand high temperatures and cannot be removed by regular washing. Prolonged exposure will increase the metabolic burden on the liver.

2. Reusing cooking oil
   Reusing oil at high temperatures creates harmful substances like malondialdehyde. These compounds require the liver to work harder to metabolize them. It is recommended not to reuse cooking oil more than 3 times and to replace it when the oil becomes darker.

3. Old plastic oil bottles
   Plastic bottles used for over six months can release plasticizers, especially when used for storing oil, which can dissolve harmful substances. It’s better to use glass or stainless steel containers for storing cooking oil.

4. Expired spices
   Spices and opened soy sauce that have been kept for more than six months may develop mold. The liver has to work harder to break down these toxins. It’s best to buy spices in small packages and consume them within three months.

4 golden principles for liver care

1. Choose appropriate cooking methods
   Cooking at low temperatures, such as steaming or blanching, helps preserve the nutrients of the ingredients. When cooking, control the oil temperature and avoid waiting for the oil to smoke before putting food in the pan. Dedicate 2-3 smoke-free days each week to let your liver rest.

2. Use liver-protecting ingredients wisely
   Cruciferous vegetables (such as broccoli and purple cabbage) contain sulfurs that activate liver detoxification enzymes. Betaine in wolfberries can promote liver cell regeneration. Remember to eat the fruit part when soaking them in water.

3. Establish a detox clock
   From 11 PM to 3 AM is the peak time for liver detoxification. Make sure you are in a deep sleep during this period and avoid eating 3 hours before sleeping to reduce the burden on the liver.

4. Control your mood swings
   Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "anger harms the liver," and the body releases stress hormones when emotionally triggered. Practice deep breathing exercises for 10 minutes a day or massage the Tai Xung acupoint (located between the first and second toes) to reduce depression.

Don’t ignore these signals

Frequent dry and itchy eyes, vertical ridges on your nails, and slow-healing wounds could be signs that your liver needs help. If accompanied by persistent fatigue and loss of appetite, you should promptly check your liver function.

Taking care of your liver is actually hidden in the details of daily life. Starting today, check if your kitchen items have passed their expiration dates and clean the food in your fridge. Remember, no matter how good your liver protection methods are, prevention is always better. Reduce the burden on your liver a little every day, and you’ll be rewarded with a strong metabolism!